Algerian Commerce Minister Mohamed Benmeradi invited a deeper partnership as well as investment opportunities to Italian operators within the country of Algeria. 

Benmeradi and the Italian ambassador to Algeria, Pasquale Ferrara, met at Benmeradi's office recently to discuss the relationship of the two countries. The minister explained there are options for increases in the share of non-hydrocarbon exports.

The Italian ambassador said the country was desirous to continue the positive relationship that was started years ago and that he would like Italy to partner with Algeria to connect Italian investors to Algerian counterparts.